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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ
Studying Business Administration/Accounting (completion in 2014)
• 5/8/2011
"I'm satisfied with the education, but I'm not happy with the cost."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | If you're looking for flexibility, this could be great for you. If you manage your time well, you can succeed at this school. If not, they do offer a time management course. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | I've seen reports on the internet from angry people who say the school is terrible, but that's a matter of opinion. The school is actually rated as the best online school. |
| Program Quality | 6 | The staff is not as involved as I would want them to be. The team assignments are pointless; it's an individual education. |
| Instruction | 7 | The class material is up to date and the study material is very informative. The math labs are very helpful in the learning process. |
| How Difficult | 5 | |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | They have text books that can be downloaded. You may also listen to the books or read them online. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I attend school online I work full time. Time management is the most difficult part for me. I generally do school work before and after work and at nights and on weekends. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | They have labs available online. There are tutors available and there is an online library. |
| Social Life | 6 | I only associate with my instructors and my teammates. On team assignments, we work closely together and the instructors are available by e-mail or by phone. |
| Placement Services | 7 | They have job recommendations. Employers are open degrees from the University of Phoenix. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I'm not familiar with the alumni. |
University Of Arizona • Tucson, AZ
Studying BA In Media Arts & BA In Communications (completion in 1997)
• 7/10/2011
"Great time in my life. My friends and I are still active with our alumni group."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | Since I work in an industry that has very little to do with what I got my degrees in, I don't know if I would recommend my program. However, I would recommend other programs at my college for people to take and pursue what I do with those degrees. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | The U of A recently merged the media program and journalism program into the other program I was a part of - the school of communication. Now it is much easier to obtain a single degree in the program instead of the two I obtained. |
| Program Quality | 7 | The emphasis on my BA in Media Arts was based on aesthetics rather than production. I also felt like they did not provide enough course work in Ad Sales or PR. |
| Instruction | 8 | I excelled in many of my classes. I was also able to apply what I learned from my internships. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I believe that since the my media program was based on aesthetics rather than production, it did not properly prepare you for the working world. I am grateful that my internships showed me what to expect when I graduated. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was based on the classes you took. I did most of my hands on learning at the places I interned at. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Classes were always flexible when I was there. I believe they still are now especially since they offer classes online. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | They were always readily available. We had a great media lab. |
| Social Life | 10 | U of A is a great school for all that is mentioned above. I still attend the homecoming rallies and games since I've graduated. |
| Placement Services | 1 | Recruiters who visited the U of A were only seeking certain degree types when I was there. It may have changed now, but I went at it alone to get my first job out of college with no assistance from them. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | I only get a couple of emails from our alumni group every 3 to 4 months. Most of the updates regarding alumni events I get through my LinkedIn account. |
University Of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ
Studying Human Services Management (completion in 2011)
• 7/12/2011
"I would say that I got exactly what I expected. I had to work hard for my degree and I had to be more self disciplined. Because I have a child, it worked best for me."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | The job market is very bad right now. It really depends on the person and what they are looking for. It is a wide area of learning, but going to a school online can be less credible for some. |
| Program Reputation | 4 | I believe that you can make online schooling work if you're willing to put in the time and effort. The human services management program is not one of their highest rated programs; I believe business administration is. |
| Program Quality | 4 | Most people believe that online degrees are easier or not as credible. But I have found them to be more difficult. The material was good and the teachers were helpful, but I had to be very disciplined. |
| Instruction | 6 | As far as career preparation, there was really none at all. It provided me with information and a learning environment, but overall it could have been better. |
| How Difficult | 7 | I would say that my material was a little bit harder because of the program I chose. Human services is a wide field and there are a lot of rules and regulations to follow, on top of the psychology and management aspect of the field. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I mostly used reading material that was provided by the school and was given to me online. I didn't have to go out and buy any books, which was nice. There really wasn't any hands on learning, unless you consider the few video tutorials we had more hands on. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | Because it was an online degree, it was open to your schedule. You could do schoolwork at your convenience. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | We had use of the online university library and I could pretty much find any information I needed there. The materials where online and there were many tutors and support programs available. |
| Social Life | 5 | I would say my overall experience was good. I can't really base it on school spirit or social events, however I made some good relationships with my fellow classmates. |
| Placement Services | 2 | I literally had no job placement help after graduating. This was also told to me up front when I signed up two years ago, so I knew what I was getting into. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | It's just common knowledge that the University of Phoenix has a low graduation rate. My academic advisors were great, but everything seemed to be more geared toward making money than to helping someone pursue their degree. |
University Of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ
Studying Business Management (completion in 2010)
• 7/14/2011
"While I did learn some new things, a lot of the classes were pointless. The teachers knew only what was in our textbooks. The assignments were extremely easy although time consuming."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | The University of Phoenix just does not have a good reputation. I also required extensive training for my job. It will be hard to find a job with a degree from University of Phoenix. |
| Program Reputation | 1 | The University of Phoenix has a horrible reputation. You might as well not even have a degree, as a degree from there makes no difference to any employer I have interviewed with. |
| Program Quality | 3 | Virtually anyone could pass these classes; the workload was easy yet there was a large amount of it. None of the classes seemed to go very in-depth. |
| Instruction | 4 | The instructors provide minimal feedback. They also are not able to answer all of your questions. |
| How Difficult | 2 | While the workload was considerate, it was incredibly easy. It was made even easier by the fact that as long as assignments were in on time, you were almost guaranteed an A. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | On occasion you will have the opportunity to write a paper which requires thought and creativity and makes you use all the concepts you have been learning in new and challenging ways. This will happen about 2 times. The rest of the assignments are very textbook oriented, and in many cases you can simply copy and paste answers directly out of your textbook. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | It is 100% online. The flexibility is amazing because of this, but unfortunately your degree will not be worth the paper it is printed on. |
| Academic Facilities | 4 | UoP does have an online library and tutor program. I have no experience with the tutor program, but a lot of the library links to articles and books which are hosted on paid websites. Getting in touch with professors can be challenging, and it may take a few days before you get an answer from them. |
| Social Life | 2 | With classes being 100% online, you do not get the typical college experience. While you do have some communication with classmates online, it is not enough to form any real bonds or do any networking. |
| Placement Services | 1 | I received absolutely no help finding a job after I graduated. There was no one to help with this, either. Job placement help is not something UofP does. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | The University of Phoenix has an alumni network. However, it seems to serve no purpose whatsoever. I get an occasional alumni email from the university asking for money. |
University Of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ
Studying MBA (completion in 2009)
• 8/7/2011
"I enjoyed the flexibility of the program and I did get support from the staff whenever needed. I did like the fact that I was able to complete my degree in under 2 years."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes, I would recommend the program to others, especially those who are juggling a full time job and school. I would not recommend it to those who need to be in a traditional classroom to learn. It is a program for those who are able to learn independently. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | There are so many opinions of the University of Phoenix, some positive and others negative. Many complain that the school does not care about the quality of education since it is a for profit school. Others have positive feedback because the program is designed for the working person already working in the field that they are getting a degree in. |
| Program Quality | 7 | I think that there are programs at other universities that are more distinguished and have better instructors. I think that one downfall of the program is that a majority of grading is based on team papers. If one person does not pull their weight, it effects your individual grade. |
| Instruction | 7 | The instruction is good since the instructors responded in a timely matter. The material that was taught related to real life work situations. |
| How Difficult | 6 | The most difficult part of the program was the short term classes, only 6 weeks long. During the 6 weeks there was a paper due each week, two team and 3 individual. At times it was difficult to keep up with the fast pace of the courses. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Many of the term papers were based on work experiences. The weekly questions were also based on work experiences and opinions. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The MBA program was so flexible since I was able to do all my work online at any time of the day. I was on vacation in other countries several times and I was able to log into my classes and complete my coursework. Once enrolled you do not have to worry about your class schedule; you are given your classes for the whole program. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Since I completed my MBA online, I cannot rate brick and mortar facilities. The resources that were offered online were great, especially the library. The library offered an endless resource of material that was available online. Another feature that was great was the term paper reviewer. I would use this before I turned in each paper. |
| Social Life | 2 | Since there are over 200 campuses worldwide it is impossible to have any type of organized sports. Since I completed my degree totally online, I never met anyone in person and spoke over the phone to only a handful of fellow students. There are some annual events that are sponsored for alumni. |
| Placement Services | 6 | To be honest I do not have much of an opinion on this since I have never used any of these services. I have read on the alumni website that there are resources and tips on career planning. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | The University of Phoenix is always sending out emails regarding alumni networking and gatherings. There is a website devoted to alumni information, such as career planning and discounts. |
Arizona State University • Phoenix, AZ
Studying Business Administration (completion in 2006)
• 9/23/2011
"I have been very satisfied with ASU. I learned absolutely essential information that I have used throughout my career."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | You cannot go wrong at ASU. Just make sure you study and get your work done and in on time. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | ASU has always had a great business school reputation. They are ranked nationally. |
| Program Quality | 9 | It was a very solid education that I received. It really has led to the promotions I have received from my employer. |
| Instruction | 8 | I believe ASU has great instruction. The only thing that holds it back is the large classroom sizes. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Large amounts of studying were absolutely necessary. There was relative difficulty even with massive amounts of studying. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Because of the size of ASU, the amount of book learning is substantial.. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | Class flexibility has sometimes been difficult. Classes fill up relatively quickly. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The facilities at ASU are absolutely excellent. You can always find the resources that you need. |
| Social Life | 9 | I thoroughly enjoyed my time at ASU. There is always entertainment, sporting events, or social events to attend. |
| Placement Services | 8 | I had a relatively easy job finding a career out of school. The quality of jobs could be questioned, though. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | ASU has an extended reach alumni network. I get monthly updates by mail that are very informative. |
University Of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ
Studying MBA With A Concentration In Marketing (completion in 2011)
• 10/12/2011
"I was somewhat satisfied. Classes could have been a little less expensive."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The courses were very focused toward the business field. Classes had flexible schedules. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Some people do not give UoP proper credit because they are not familiar with the course or studies requirements. I think this are unjustified. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The University of Phoenix is a very well organized school for a business degree. The only way to make it better would have been to attend classes in person instead of online. |
| Instruction | 7 | Most instructors were good, but a few were not so good. The instructors that were not good did not adhere to school requirements. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The courses required a lot of writing and research, but it was not overwhelming. Projects were detailed and related to real life. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Classes had a lot of project work. Reading was a necessity. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Being an online program, the schedule was very flexible. I could do assignments at my own pace. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | UoP has a vast amount of resources to conduct research from. |
| Social Life | 8 | The students and faculty were very sociable. Classes were online. |
| Placement Services | I have not used the job placement services. I cannot make a comment. | |
| Alumni Network | I am not using the alumni network so I cannot make a claim one way or the other. I do plan on using the alumni network in the future. |
University Of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ
Studying Business (completion in 2009)
• 11/17/2011
"I was pleased with the amount of time it took me to complete my degree. I did not like the high tuition costs."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Overall, I had a good experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | There are many complaints about the high tuition. There are also many complaints that the school is a for-profit. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I was able to complete my degree in under two years. I was able to do all of my studies online. |
| Instruction | 8 | The instructors were very knowledgeable and easy to get a response from. They always interacted online in student discussions. |
| How Difficult | 7 | Some of the courses became a bit repetitive. The online MBA program does not rank highly among the traditional schools. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Many of the student discussion forums pertained to the day-to-day work experiences that we had. The majority of the assignments were based on the book readings. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The program is very flexible. I was able to complete the MBA program entirely online. There was no wait time getting into a course. My whole program schedule was given to me when I started the program. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The online library is great, and I was able to use it for all my papers. The writing center is also good for reviewing written assignments. |
| Social Life | Since I took my program entirely online, I did not have a social experience. The only interactions that I had were in the groups I was assigned to in each class. | |
| Placement Services | I have never used these services. I cannot rank them since I do not know anything about them. | |
| Alumni Network | I have not used the alumni network. I do receive an occasional email from the Alumni Association. |
Scottsdale Community College • Scottsdale, AZ
Studying Business And Marketing (completion in 2005)
• 11/27/2011
"I loved the teachers, staff and facilities. I wish I would have had a bit more help in finding financial assistance."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | A great place to learn with hands-on, knowledgeable staff. A great campus with many classes to offer. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | As it is a community college the program is not well known. However once employers have learned the depth of my experience at the school they are always impressed. |
| Program Quality | 7 | The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. And I loved the availability of classes. |
| Instruction | 9 | I started in the job market while still in school and felt prepared even then. When I received my degree I felt like I was totally prepared. |
| How Difficult | 6 | I found the program to be something that I was interested in. This made it very easy to work through assignments, especially working on business plans and models. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I learn best when I can dive right in and learn as I go. This school environment worked very well for me as I was able to work at my own speed. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | I found that in my program classes were offered very regularly. I was able to get all my requested and needed classes when I needed them. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I found that I had wonderful professors who were happy to help and share knowledge. In addition I had no problem finding the tools I needed to complete my work. |
| Social Life | 10 | When you go to a school with an artichoke as the mascot you know it's got to be good! |
| Placement Services | 9 | I was helped by the school to find a job while in the program. And was helped to get the job I got after getting my degree. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | In my program we were always holding study groups, mixers, and school-organized events. Even now I am contacted regarding up coming events. |
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